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The Western Connect Magazine - TWC Magazine Exclusive Transforming HR Services through Business Process Automation

Agencies Simplify and Improve HR Services with Business Process Automation

Local governments have eased recruiting, onboarding, and other activities via the cloud. TWC Magazine Exclusive: Transforming HR Services through Business Process Automation Local governments across the country are revolutionizing their human resources operations by embracing business process automation. By replacing outdated legacy systems with cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms, agencies are simplifying and […]

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Illumina’s CEO Transition: Francis deSouza Steps Down, Search for New Leader Begins

Charles Dadswell to Serve as Interim CEO During Transition Period TWC – In a surprising turn of events, Illumina, a renowned biotech company, announced on Sunday that its CEO, Francis deSouza, has resigned. This comes shortly after activist investor Carl Icahn failed to remove deSouza from the company. Illumina’s board of directors has accepted the […]

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Kevin Hart’s Journey: Shaping IT Leaders and Cultivating High-Performance IT Cultures

Discover how Segra’s CEO, Kevin Hart, leverages his background as a CIO to develop exceptional IT leadership teams and foster a culture of success. TWC – Kevin Hart’s ascent from CIO to CEO at Segra, a prominent independent fiber network company, is an inspiring tale of perseverance and mentorship. His story exemplifies how technology leaders […]

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A Cloud-Native Approach to Sustainability: Choice Hotels International CIO Brian Kirkland Leads the Way

Choice Hotels International CIO Brian Kirkland spearheads a sustainability initiative driven by a cloud-native strategy, delivering digital innovations to franchisees and guests alike. TWC – Choice Hotels International, a renowned $10 billion hospitality company with a rich history spanning 80 years and a presence in 46 countries, has proactively aligned its digital transformation with sustainability. […]

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Uber Employees Express Anguish Over DEI Seminar on White Women: ‘Don’t Call Me Karen’

Uber Apologizes for Seminar, Acknowledges Employee Concerns TWC – Uber’s DEI czar, Bo Young Lee, has taken a leave of absence following employee complaints about an event titled “Don’t Call Me Karen.” The company issued an email apology to its staff, aiming to address the seminar that focused on the “American white woman’s experience” and […]

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Anthony Collins Empowers Legal Team with New Leadership and Promotions

Social purpose law firm Anthony Collins (AC) strengthens its expertise by appointing a Legal Director and promoting nine talented individuals across critical sectors, amplifying their commitment to serving local government, housing, health and social care, charities, and social businesses. TWC – In a move that underscores its dedication to excellence, Anthony Collins welcomes their new […]

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Wesak practices improved by Covid, say devotees

Wesak Day marks Buddha’s birth and enlightenment, with celebrations returning after pandemic restrictions. TWC – Devotees of Wesak, the day that marks Buddha’s birth and enlightenment, have said that the Covid-19 pandemic has helped to improve their practices. During the Covid-19, many devotees had to offer prayers and donations online. Still, this year they can […]

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RCN confirms nurses on strike will attend emergencies

Royal College of Nursing‘s leader denies Health Secretary engaged with a union over the weekend. TWC – According to Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), NHS nurses on strike in England will attend to emergencies if required. Cullen confirmed that those on picket lines would return at their discretion. […]

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China’s Manufacturing PMI contracts unexpectedly in April

Weaker global demand and persistent property weakness challenge China’s post-COVID economic recovery TWC – China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly contracted in April, as per National Bureau of Statistics data. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.2, down from 51.9 in March, marking the first contraction since December 2020. This result missed economists’ expectations […]

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Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Named Visiting Professor at Tokyo College

Ma Yun to Advise on Research and Give Lectures on Management and Entrepreneurship On May 1, the University of Tokyo announced that Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, has been appointed as a visiting professor at Tokyo College, a recently founded institute affiliated with the University of Tokyo. Ma’s term will end in October, […]